# How to connect an email inbox

Connecting an email account allows you to send and receive messages from within Rephonic.

When you connect your email inbox to Rephonic you can:

* Send outreach campaigns from your own email address.
* Schedule automated follow‑ups as part of an email sequence.
* See replies from podcast hosts in a unified inbox in Rephonic.
* Keep your pipeline and campaign stats up to date based on real replies.
* Track bounces, unsubscribes and other delivery issues.

You can connect your inbox via your [Inboxes page](https://rephonic.com/account/email-accounts). You'll be prompted to choose your email provider such as Google, Microsoft, or other email providers (with IMAP).

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You can disconnect your inbox from Rephonic at any time.
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### How to reconnect a broken account

If you encounter a problem connecting to your email provider, or Rephonic's access was revoked, you will have to reconnect your inbox.

In instances like these, a **Fix** button will appear next to the broken account. You can also click on the broken email and click on the **Reconnect** button.

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### How to disconnect an account

If you want to disconnect an email account, click on the **Edit** button to the right of the email. A popup will appear and you can click on **Disconnect** near the bottom.

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